Proverbs 3:30
New International Version
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
Proverbs 3:30
Lexham English Bible
30 Do not quarrel with anyone without cause,
when he did not do you harm.
Proverbs 10:12
New International Version
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.(A)
Proverbs 10:12
Lexham English Bible
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers over all offenses.
Proverbs 13:10
New International Version
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(A)
Proverbs 13:10
Lexham English Bible
10 Only by insolence is strife set up,
and wisdom is with those who take advice.
Proverbs 15:18
New International Version
Proverbs 15:18
Lexham English Bible
18 A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife,
but he who is slow to anger,[a] he will calm contention.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:18 Literally “nostrils”
Proverbs 16:28
New International Version
Proverbs 16:28
Lexham English Bible
28 A person of perversity will spread dissent,
and he who whispers separates a close friend.
Proverbs 17:14
New International Version
14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(A)
Proverbs 17:14
Lexham English Bible
14 Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
Proverbs 17:19
New International Version
19 Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:19
Lexham English Bible
19 He who loves transgression loves strife;
he who builds his high thresholds seeks destruction.
Proverbs 18:19
New International Version
19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
Proverbs 18:19
Lexham English Bible
19 A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.
Proverbs 20:3
New International Version
Proverbs 20:3
Lexham English Bible
3 It is honorable for the man to refrain from strife,
but every fool will be quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 21:19
New International Version
19 Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.(A)
Proverbs 21:19
Lexham English Bible
19 Better to live in a land of wilderness
than with a wife of quarrels and provocation.
Proverbs 22:10
New International Version
10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.(A)
Proverbs 22:10
Lexham English Bible
10 Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out;
quarrel and abuse will cease.
Proverbs 25:8
New International Version
Proverbs 25:8
Lexham English Bible
8 do not hastily bring out to court,
for[a] what will you do at its end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or “lest”
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